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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The three Carnatic Wars, the Battle of Plassey and the _______ led to the establishment of the British as a major power in India.
   2. _______ the ruler of Mysore, was an efficient administrator.
   3. The _______ were defeated in the First Anglo-Mysore war.
   4. The British occupied the French port of _______ which was under Hyder's jurisdiction and prevented the merchants of Mysore from trading with Europe.
   5. Hyder Ali was defeated at ________ during the Second Anglo-Mysore War.
   6. _______ was an ally of the British and an important supplier of pepper.
   7. A war of succession broke out between the supporters of the infant son of the deceased Peshwa.
   8. After the death of Peshwa Madhav Rao II in 1796.  ______ became the new Peshwa.
   9. The Treaty of _______ ended the First Anglo-Sikh War.
   10. ______ was given a pension and sent to England after the Second Anglo - Sikh War.
2. 2.

   Match the following.

   Column I	Column II
   1. 1782	a. Carved out of the Maratha Empire
   2. Satara	b. Tipu attacked Travancore
   3. 1789	c. Treaty of Salbai
   4. 1792	d. Annexed due to inept governance
   5. Awadh	e. Treaty of Seringapatam

    

3. 3.

   State whether the following statements are 'true' or 'false'.

   1. The Second Anglo-Mysore War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Mangalore in 1784.
   2. The Third Anglo - Mysore War broke out in 1790 and continued for five years.
   3. After the death of Ranjit Singh, the political system organised by him broke down.
   4. When the Sikhs crossed the Sutlej, the British Governor - General, Lord Hardinge, attacked the Sikh army.
   5. Lord Wellesley annexed Awadh on grounds of inept governance in 1857.
4. 4.

   What was the Treaty of Salbai?

5. 5.

   Give two results of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.

6. 6.

   Name the Governor-General involved in the First Anglo-Sikh War. Why did it take place?